What is CVE-2022-39227?

CVE-2022-39227 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Davedoesdev Python-jwt, classified under Authentication Bypass by Spoofing. CVSS score: 9.1/10. Published 2022-09-23.

How severe is CVE-2022-39227?

Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.1 out of 10.

Is CVE-2022-39227 known to be exploited?

8 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Davedoesdev Python-jwt

CVE-2022-39227

python-jwt is a module for generating and verifying JSON Web Tokens. Versions prior to 3.3.4 are subject to Authentication Bypass by Spoofing, resulting in identity spoofing, session hijacking or authentication bypass. An attacker who obta…

EPSS: 0.640 (98.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.1 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Davedoesdev Python-jwt — versions < 3.3.4

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-290 — Authentication Bypass by Spoofing

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39227?: CVE-2022-39227 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Davedoesdev Python-jwt, classified under Authentication Bypass by Spoofing. CVSS score: 9.1/10. Published 2022-09-23.
How severe is CVE-2022-39227?: Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-39227 known to be exploited?: 8 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.